ACCT 302: A Cost Accounting Quiz!
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Because of a cost-benefit trade-off, some direct costs may be treated as indirect costs.
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With Cost Accounting having a lot of variables that are in play, that are all involved in the evaluation for the entities management to make informed decisions on cost and apportionment of each business unit, cost accounting principles are applied to assist in the process from collection classification and analysis. Can You Pass This ACCT 302: Cost Accounting Exam? See more
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A cost may be direct for one cost object and indirect for another cost object.
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A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because a cost can be classified as direct or indirect depending on the specific cost object it is associated with. A direct cost is one that can be easily and directly traced to a specific cost object, while an indirect cost is one that cannot be easily traced and is allocated to multiple cost objects. Therefore, a cost can be direct for one cost object and indirect for another cost object, depending on the nature of the cost and its relationship to different cost objects.Rate this question:
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Assigning indirect costs is easier than assigning direct costs.
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A. FalseExplanation
Tracing direct costs is quite straightforward, whereas assigning indirect costs to a number of different cost objects can be very challenging.Rate this question:
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Improvements in information-gathering technologies are making it possible to trace more costs as direct.
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that advancements in information-gathering technologies have enabled the identification and tracking of more costs as direct costs. This implies that these technologies have improved the accuracy and efficiency of cost tracing, allowing for a greater level of detail in identifying direct costs. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that the statement is correct and supported by the advancements in information-gathering technologies.Rate this question:
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The smaller the amount of a cost the more likely it is economically feasible to trace it to a particular cost object.
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A. FalseExplanation
The smaller the amount of a cost the less likely it is economically feasible to trace it to a particular cost object.Rate this question:
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A direct cost of one cost object can be an indirect cost of another cost object.
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A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because a direct cost is a cost that can be easily traced to a specific cost object, such as a product or department. However, this same cost can also be considered an indirect cost if it cannot be easily traced to a specific cost object and instead is allocated or apportioned among multiple cost objects. Therefore, a direct cost of one cost object can indeed be an indirect cost of another cost object.Rate this question:
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The cost of electricity used in the production of multiple products would be classified as an indirect cost.
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A. TrueExplanation
The cost of electricity used in the production of multiple products is considered an indirect cost because it cannot be easily traced to a specific product. Indirect costs are expenses that are incurred for the benefit of multiple products or the entire production process, rather than being directly tied to a specific product. In this case, the electricity cost is likely used to power machinery, lighting, and other equipment that is used in the production of multiple products. Therefore, it is classified as an indirect cost.Rate this question:
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The broader the cost object definition, the higher the proportion of direct costs are of total costs.
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that when the cost object definition is broad, a larger portion of the total costs will be direct costs. This means that the direct costs are more significant and make up a higher proportion of the overall costs. In other words, as the scope of the cost object widens, the direct costs become more dominant in the total cost calculation.Rate this question:
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The distinction between direct and indirect costs is clearly set forth in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
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A. FalseExplanation
The distinction between direct and indirect costs is not outlined in GAAP. Direct costs of a cost object are related to the particular cost object and can be traced to it in an economically feasible (cost-effective) way. Indirect damages of a cost object are associated with the specific cost object but cannot be located to it in a financially viable (profitable) way.Rate this question:
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